Deck 13 Flashcards

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STARK

A

rigid; extreme; sharp;

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IDIOSYNCRASY

A

a trait that is peculiar to an individual

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DIFFIDENT

A

SHY

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CENSORIOUS; CAPTIOUS

A

highly critical; fault-finding

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CONSTERNATION

A

FRUSTRATION AND CONFUSION

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FUROR

A

uproar, GREAT ANGER

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FLUMMOX

A

to confuse or perplex

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8
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SPATE

A

A LOT, GREAT IN NUMBER

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YIELD

A

To produce

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FACILITATE

A

to make easier; to help bring about

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SHROUD

A

something that covers; a burial garment

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PERPETUATE

A

to keep something going; PERPETUAL MOTION

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13
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APPREHENSION

A

confusion or anxiety; fear of the future

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ESPOUSAL

A

an act of adopting a belief or cause

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TRACTABLE

A

agreeable

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BOISTEROUS

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loud; rowdy

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BERATED

A

scolded, criticized

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LAMPOON

A

To satire or mock

19
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STAUNCH

A

Loyal and committed; strong

20
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INCESSANT

A

never CEASING, usually annoying

21
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ELOQUENT

A

well-spoken

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FIDELITY

A

faithfulness

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CORROBORATION

A

proof; [to CORROBORATE is to prove]

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FORTUITOUS

A

happening by chance; lucky

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CONVIVIAL

A

friendly

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APRREHEND

A

CAPTURE , ARREST , understand